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March 9, 2026
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Ruto man Ndii rules out new negotiations with IMF team

Ruto man Ndii rules out new negotiations with IMF team

A standoff between Kenya and the IMF over a new multi-billion-dollar loan programme deepened last week after David Ndii, declared that the country was “not negotiating” with the lender...

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A significant disagreement has emerged between Kenya and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding a new loan program, following conflicting statements from key figures within the Kenyan government.

  • Dr. David Ndii, former economic advisor to President Ruto, stated that Kenya is "not negotiating" with the IMF, directly contradicting the Treasury.
  • The standoff occurred as an IMF team concluded a visit to Nairobi without securing a deal for a new multi-billion-dollar loan programme.
  • This internal contradiction undermines the Treasury's position on ongoing discussions with the international lender.

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